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File a Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership Operating Under Fictitious Business Name 

Who Can File

  • Persons or business entities doing business under a fictitious name  who wish to withdrawal as a general partner(s) under a previously filed fictitious business name statement.
  • B&P 17923(a) states that a Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership may be filed; it is not required and is entirely up to the partner(s) to determine the necessity of filing Statement of Withdrawal must be filed on an active Fictitious Business Name statement. The filing of a Statement of Withdrawal from Partnership does not cause the FBN to expire.
  • Effective January 1, 2024 [AB 878 and SB 1526  (2023-2024) any registrant who files a fictitious business name statement, statement of abandonment, or statement of withdrawal is required to include a “business mailing address” instead of a residence address.

NEW Online Filing

Registered business owners (registrants) can now file their Withdrawal of Fictitious Business Name (FBN) completely online! Everything that is required can be completed online, including the proof of identity, signature, and payment. Filing online includes a $10.75 service fee.

Once the filing is completed, the registrant will receive the Withdrawal of FBN filing by email.

GET STARTED

Watch a short video tutorial on how to use the New Fictitious Business Name Online Filing Portal and Digital Certification.

In-Person Appointment

Appointments can be scheduled up to three (3) weeks in advance.

Before you can make an appointment you must complete the Online Business Filing and Registration System. When you complete the application and receive your confirmation number you can then make an appointment.

GET STARTED

If you completed your Fictitious Business Name Statement application and were unable to book an in-person appointment, save your confirmation number and click here to check for available dates and times.

Mail Request

Mail filings are only processed at our Norwalk Headquarters. District offices do not process mail requests.

All mail requests must include a completed Withdrawal of Fictitious Business Name Statement generated through the Online Business Filing and Registration System and a notarized Affidavit of Identity form.

Norwalk Headquarters

Business Filings and Registration

P.O. Box 1208

Norwalk, CA 90651-1208

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Filing Requirements

There are several requirements that must be met to complete the filing of a Fictitious Business Name Statement. We encourage you to review all requirements before beginning the filing process.

For assistance with your filing process please contact the County at (800)201-8999 #4

For assistance placing an online credit card transaction contact Vital Chek (866)212-1045

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